Truffle Making in Action
Where is Moldova?
Fundraising for Underprivileged Children in Moldova
Welcome to the Truffles Fundraiser Website
The Truffles Fundaiser is an annual event that takes place in Nelson, New Zealand to raise funds for underpriviliged children in Moldova. Each year many amazing volunteers give up their weekend to make truffles which are pre-sold to many people around the Nelson region. The funds raised are then distributed to orphanages and families in Moldova.
Since it's inception 'Truffles' has raised over $50000 for orphans and underprivileged children in Moldova. What started out as a small fundraiser is blossoming into something bigger as each year goes by.
How It All StartedThe Truffles fundraiser came about through Wakefield woman Anne Bolton desiring to 'do something that matters'. Anne read some articles on the work done by Missions Without Borders and decided that this was the organisation to support. Moldova was chosen as it was the poorest country in Eastern Europe and in particular the orphans in Moldova. Anne was determined that this fundraiser would not take money away from other organisations such as those offering child sponsorship. Her home group discussed various ideas for possible fundraisers, and they chose to make and sell truffles.The first fundraiser was held in 2004 and made a $4000 profit. This amount blew the team away. Since then the fundraiser has been held every year, generously supported by all our sponsors. Brightwater Community Anglican Church generously host the actual truffle-making event at their church hall in Brightwater. Various organisations from around the region, including churches, schools, businesses, and community groups enthusiastically get behind the fundraiser each year when it comes around.
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What Is InvolvedThe fundraiser starts early in the year with a voluntary team who are assigned various roles including financial, promotional, resource. Promotional material and order forms are sent out to local schools, churches, businesses and community groups. Due to the nature of the fundraiser, orders need to be taken as ingredients need to be ordered and the right quantities for the truffles need to be mixed. Countdown (previously Woolworths), Nelson have been amazing in their support of this fundraiser and they process the truffle mix for us. It is then that the large contingent of volunteers begin their task of rolling and packaging the truffles over a two day period. We have people of all ages helping with many different tasks. These range from rolling and packing of the truffles, sorting the orders and storing in the chiller, making morning and afternoon tea, delivery of the truffles, setting and cleaning up the hall. Perhaps you may be interested in helping. If so click here to send us a message to register your interest. |
